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CODE OF CONDUCT
Below contain a listing of pupil behaviors that are subject to pupil discipline pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:37-2. The behaviors include, but are not limited to those indicated in the chart. These expectations help pupils see the effects of their actions, repair the situation, and learn to make better decisions in the future.
A first incident may be treated as a second or third incident depending on the student’s level of maturity and responsibility and/or on specified aggravating circumstances. The administrator in charge may vary the consequences depending on the particular circumstances of an offense which can result in consequences other than those on this chart including long-term suspension, alternate placement, or expulsion.
**Pupils who accumulate two or more suspensions during a year will not be permitted to participate in class trips, extracurricular activities, and interscholastic activities. If a pupil does not receive any suspensions for 90 calendar days, an Administrative review will occur and eligibility may be reinstated as determined by the Chief School Administrator.
EXPECTATIONS FOR STUDENT BEHAVIOR
VIOLATION
CONSEQUENCE
Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) Violation- unethical use of
Detention
school district technology
Loss of technology privileges
Suspension
Police complaint
Alcohol/Substance Abuse–possession, use, sale or distribution
of any substance on school property/transportation/ school
sponsored activity
See Policy #5530
Arson- Starting a fire or causing an explosion in/on school
Suspension
grounds placing others in danger or damaging/destroying
Police notification
property
Admin hearing
Consideration for expulsion
Attendance:
Detention
· Truancy
Suspension
· Cutting Class
Parent conference
· Late to Class
· Leaving Class w/o permission
Referral to counselor
Police complaint
Bomb Threat/Offense (fake or real) - Creating or assisting in
Suspension
s
creating a bomb or a bomb threat to the school via telephone,
email, or other means
Police notification
Admin hearing
Consideration for expulsion
Dress Code Violation- In order to promote a serious learning
Change clothing
environment, clothing which is distracting, suggestive or
Detention
inappropriate is prohibited.
Parent conference
Referral to counselor
Electronic Device Violation- Students are not to bring electron-
1st- Confiscation, parent notification; student
ic devices such as radios, Ipods, pagers, laser pointers, etc., to
pick-up end of school day.
school. *All cell phones must be turned off during the school
2nd- Confiscation, parent pick-up, detention
day when on school grounds and in the school building.
3rd- As above; additional consequences may
may include suspension
Endangerment / Horseplay- Failing to comply with
Detention
established safety procedures that contribute to possible harm of
Suspension
others, i.e. pushing which may result in injury
False Alarm/Pollution of School Environment - Setting off a
Suspension
false alarm, stink bomb or fireworks causing a disruption to the
Police notification
school community
Admin Hearing
Fighting – Mutual engagement in a physical confrontation that
Suspension
may result in bodily injury
Police notification
Assault- An action that causes (purposely, knowingly or
Counselor referral
recklessly) bodily injury to another
Re-entry conference
VIOLATION
CONSEQUENCE
Forgery (Falsification of Identity)- forging passes, notes,
letter, etc
Detention
Suspension
Gambling – Any action involving playing or waging for stakes
Suspension
in the hope of winning more than you waged. This includes
Police notification
cards, dice, gaming and also includes gaming on electronic
Restitution
devices
Admin hearing
Harassment/Intimidation/Bullying/Hazing- Any gesture,
written, verbal, or physical act, or electronic or wireless
Detention
Suspension
communication that alarms, harms or has the effect of insulting
Parent notification
or demeaning any student or group of students
See Policy #5512
Hitting/Tussling- Minor confrontation (shoving match,
slapping back and forth)
Detention
Suspension
Counselor referral
Insubordination/Defiant Behavior- Refusal to
Detention
cooperate/comply with staff member
Suspension
Integrity Violation- All types of academic dishonesty
Detention
including but not limited to: copying, cheating, plagiarism,
fabrication, stealing, misrepresentation, buying, selling, or
Loss of credit for assignment
Suspension
distributing information
Leaving School Grounds- leaving school grounds without
Parent notification
permission.
Police notification
Detention
Suspension
Physical Assault on Staff-Physical contact against school
Suspension
personnel that does or has the potential to cause bodily injury
Referral to counselor
Psychiatric evaluation
Police notification
Admin hearing
Consideration for expulsion
Possession of Tobacco- being in possession of tobacco
Confiscation
products
Detention
Suspension
Counselor referral
Smoking/Use of Tobacco- Smoking or use of tobacco
Confiscation
products, lighters and matches in any school building or
Suspension
grounds is prohibited.
Counselor referral
Police notification
Sexual Harassment- all unwanted, uninvited and non-
Suspension
reciprocal sexual attention, as well as the creation of an
Parent conference
intimidation, hostile, or offensive school or work environment.
Counselor referral
Sexual Harassment can include, but is not limited to sexually
See Policy #5512
VIOLATION
CONSEQUENCE
suggestive looks or gestures, sexual jokes, pictures, or teasing
Theft—Removal, concealment, or possession of property, other
Detention
than one's own
Suspension
Restitution
Police notification
Burglary- Entering or remaining in a school district facility or
Suspension
property to commit an offense
Police notification
Restitution
Admin hearing
Robbery- Using violence or threat of violence to obtain money
or materials from another (regardless of value)
Same as above
Extortion- Obtaining money or any material thing from another
Suspension
by means of a stated or implied threat of future violence
Police notification
Admin hearing
Threat to Staff- Actions that cause staff to have concern for the
Suspension
safety of themselves, their property or families.
Referral to counselor
Psychiatric evaluation
Police notification
Admin hearing
Threats to Students- Actions, which cause others to have
Detention
concern for the safety of themselves, their property or families.
Suspension
Referral to Counselor/Psychiatric evaluation
Trespassing- On school property without permission.
Detention
Unauthorized presence in area without adult supervision.
Suspension
Police notification
Unacceptable Behavior - Conduct that disrupts class or school
Detention
Suspension
Counselor referral
Unacceptable Language/Gestures (obscene, profane, or
Detention
otherwise offensive)
Suspension
Vandalism/Damage to School Property- Destruction or
Detention
defacing of property creates an excessive mess, is of socially
Suspension
unacceptable nature, or destruction of property, which results
Restitution
from some act of misbehavior.
Community service
Police notification
Weapons- Firearms, explosive devices including firecrackers,
tear gas canisters, smoke bombs, mace, knives, razors, cutting
Suspension
Police notification
instruments, cutting tools, throwing stars, nun-chuck sticks used
Admin hearing
Consideration for expulsion
See Policy #5611